The Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA Metro Area is home to a variety of transportation options, allowing residents and visitors to easily access the many cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities available in the area. Public transportation includes both bus and rail services operated by Capital Area Transit (CAT). Both routes extend outside of the immediate metro area providing access to nearby Pennsylvania cities. For those looking for more personal options, the area is served by several taxi companies, ride share programs such as Uber and Lyft, as well as bike rentals that can be used for commuting and leisure activities. Regardless of one’s preference or destination, residents and visitors of this metropolitan area have multiple transportation options to choose from.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Harrisburg-Carlisle Metro Area takes 22.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Harrisburg-Carlisle Metro Area get to work:
- 80.3% drive their own car alone
- 9.0% carpool with others
- 4.3% work from home
- 1.6% take mass transit